Keith County Attorney
OGALLALA NEB- A Colorado Teenager passed away Saturday after a collision with another Jet Ski at Lake McConaughy. According to Keith County Attorney Randy Fair, Landon Gressman of Highlands Ranch, Colorado was operating a Jet Ski near Arthur Bay at approximately 12:45 p.m. when another Jet Ski collied with him. Landon was pronounced dead at the scene. The other Jet Ski operator was taken to the hospital and released.
Fair said the case continues to be under investigation and wanted to think law enforcement, emergency personnel and helpful volunteers who responded to the incident. Fair also reminds everyone to pay attention to boats, jet skis and other watercraft around you at all times. There are designated “no wake” areas as well as swimmers in the water.